Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## PSY-495-RS-T3-CoverLetterTemplate.docx
– ## PSY-495-RS-T3-DesigningAndCustomizingCoverLettersAndResumes.docx
– InstructionsAssessment.PNG
**## PSY-495-RS-T3-CoverLetterTemplate.docx**
**Cover Letter**
Your Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Phone Number
Month Day, Year
Name of Person Receiving
Title
Company Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Name:
I am very excited about the position you have available in your (SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT). It would be wonderful to work for your prestigious company, and I am ready to make outstanding contributions to your work force.
I know you need someone who is enthusiastic and task-oriented, and I am uniquely qualified for the position. Some people are great team performers, while others are better working on their own— I am both!
My experience contributing skills at Macy’s and Estee Lauder as well as my background as an office assistant at Citizens Federal Credit Union convey that I am a successful group contributor and team leader, while my experience as events planner of my co-ed fraternity proves that I can organize well-attended and successful events.
I am fluent in Spanish, which is imperative to your industry in Arizona. I also have proficient computer skills, as I work daily with the Microsoft Office programs and the Internet.
As you can see, I am a dynamic individual with great interest in your company. My campus and extracurricular work have provided me with the skills to be an asset to your company. My outgoing personality, accompanied by my profit- and task-oriented character, makes me an excellent choice for the position.
I will contact your secretary this week for an interview appointment. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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**## PSY-495-RS-T3-DesigningAndCustomizingCoverLettersAndResumes.docx**
**PSY-495 Professional Capstone**
Topic 3 – Designing and Customizing Cover Letters and Resumes
When applying for a job or trying to get into a career, your first and sometimes only impression will be your cover letter and resume.
**Objective:** The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your cover letter and resume writing skills, identify transferable skills, and understand the importance of tailoring cover letters and resumes to specific job opportunities. The goal of this activity is to help students practice writing a targeted cover letter and resume for a specific job using a provided job description. If using your own job descriptions, please include them.
**Directions:** Locate a job description for a job you are interested in applying for OR use the provided job description and write a cover letter. A template has been provided to guide the process.
**Step 1: Job Description Review:**
· Read and analyze a job description that you have located or one of the provided job descriptions carefully.
· Highlight key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information about the organization.
· Take notes on any relevant details.
**Step 2: Identify Transferable Skills:**
· Based on your experiences as an undergraduate psychology major, identify transferable skills that are applicable to the job described in the job description. Examples of transferable skills may include data collection, statistical analysis, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
**Step 3: Cover Letter Writing:**
· Draft a personalized cover letter for the job described.
· Use the provided Cover Letter Template as a guideline.
**Step 4: Resume Writing:**
· Draft a personalized resume for the job described.
· Include your identified transferable skills.
· Include any experience with key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information from the job description.
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**## PSY-495-RS-T3-CoverLetterTemplate.docx**
**Cover Letter**
Your Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Phone Number
Month Day, Year
Name of Person Receiving
Title
Company Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Name:
I am very excited about the position you have available in your (SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT). It would be wonderful to work for your prestigious company, and I am ready to make outstanding contributions to your work force.
I know you need someone who is enthusiastic and task-oriented, and I am uniquely qualified for the position. Some people are great team performers, while others are better working on their own— I am both!
My experience contributing skills at Macy’s and Estee Lauder as well as my background as an office assistant at Citizens Federal Credit Union convey that I am a successful group contributor and team leader, while my experience as events planner of my co-ed fraternity proves that I can organize well-attended and successful events.
I am fluent in Spanish, which is imperative to your industry in Arizona. I also have proficient computer skills, as I work daily with the Microsoft Office programs and the Internet.
As you can see, I am a dynamic individual with great interest in your company. My campus and extracurricular work have provided me with the skills to be an asset to your company. My outgoing personality, accompanied by my profit- and task-oriented character, makes me an excellent choice for the position.
I will contact your secretary this week for an interview appointment. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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**## PSY-495-RS-T3-DesigningAndCustomizingCoverLettersAndResumes.docx**
**PSY-495 Professional Capstone**
Topic 3 – Designing and Customizing Cover Letters and Resumes
When applying for a job or trying to get into a career, your first and sometimes only impression will be your cover letter and resume.
**Objective:** The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your cover letter and resume writing skills, identify transferable skills, and understand the importance of tailoring cover letters and resumes to specific job opportunities. The goal of this activity is to help students practice writing a targeted cover letter and resume for a specific job using a provided job description. If using your own job descriptions, please include them.
**Directions:** Locate a job description for a job you are interested in applying for OR use the provided job description and write a cover letter. A template has been provided to guide the process.
**Step 1: Job Description Review:**
· Read and analyze a job description that you have located or one of the provided job descriptions carefully.
· Highlight key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information about the organization.
· Take notes on any relevant details.
**Step 2: Identify Transferable Skills:**
· Based on your experiences as an undergraduate psychology major, identify transferable skills that are applicable to the job described in the job description. Examples of transferable skills may include data collection, statistical analysis, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
**Step 3: Cover Letter Writing:**
· Draft a personalized cover letter for the job described.
· Use the provided Cover Letter Template as a guideline.
**Step 4: Resume Writing:**
· Draft a personalized resume for the job described.
· Include your identified transferable skills.
· Include any experience with key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information from the job description.
© 2024. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
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**InstructionsAssessment.PNG**
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**## PSY-495-RS-T3-CoverLetterTemplate.docx**
**Cover Letter**
Your Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Phone Number
Month Day, Year
Name of Person Receiving
Title
Company Name
Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Name:
I am very excited about the position you have available in your (SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT). It would be wonderful to work for your prestigious company, and I am ready to make outstanding contributions to your work force.
I know you need someone who is enthusiastic and task-oriented, and I am uniquely qualified for the position. Some people are great team performers, while others are better working on their own— I am both!
My experience contributing skills at Macy’s and Estee Lauder as well as my background as an office assistant at Citizens Federal Credit Union convey that I am a successful group contributor and team leader, while my experience as events planner of my co-ed fraternity proves that I can organize well-attended and successful events.
I am fluent in Spanish, which is imperative to your industry in Arizona. I also have proficient computer skills, as I work daily with the Microsoft Office programs and the Internet.
As you can see, I am a dynamic individual with great interest in your company. My campus and extracurricular work have provided me with the skills to be an asset to your company. My outgoing personality, accompanied by my profit- and task-oriented character, makes me an excellent choice for the position.
I will contact your secretary this week for an interview appointment. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name
## image1.png
**## PSY-495-RS-T3-DesigningAndCustomizingCoverLettersAndResumes.docx**
**PSY-495 Professional Capstone**
Topic 3 – Designing and Customizing Cover Letters and Resumes
When applying for a job or trying to get into a career, your first and sometimes only impression will be your cover letter and resume.
**Objective:** The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your cover letter and resume writing skills, identify transferable skills, and understand the importance of tailoring cover letters and resumes to specific job opportunities. The goal of this activity is to help students practice writing a targeted cover letter and resume for a specific job using a provided job description. If using your own job descriptions, please include them.
**Directions:** Locate a job description for a job you are interested in applying for OR use the provided job description and write a cover letter. A template has been provided to guide the process.
**Step 1: Job Description Review:**
· Read and analyze a job description that you have located or one of the provided job descriptions carefully.
· Highlight key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information about the organization.
· Take notes on any relevant details.
**Step 2: Identify Transferable Skills:**
· Based on your experiences as an undergraduate psychology major, identify transferable skills that are applicable to the job described in the job description. Examples of transferable skills may include data collection, statistical analysis, attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
**Step 3: Cover Letter Writing:**
· Draft a personalized cover letter for the job described.
· Use the provided Cover Letter Template as a guideline.
**Step 4: Resume Writing:**
· Draft a personalized resume for the job described.
· Include your identified transferable skills.
· Include any experience with key responsibilities, required qualifications, and specific information from the job description.
© 2024. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
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**InstructionsAssessment.PNG**
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